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Rural women hold the future in their hands

Our Goodwill Ambassador Sabrina Elba shares insights on the inspiring rural women she's met through her work.

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Morocco's rural women venture forth with vinegar

Apple farming is a way of life in central Morocco, but farmers have been struggling with post-harvest losses. This all-woman cooperative is turning things around.

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Invest in rural women

Investing in women is the surest way to prosperity – and a world without hunger. That’s why IFAD invests in women. They’re the smartest investment in a sustainable future.

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Sing for Rural Women

Women are the driving force behind rural communities, yet they have less resources, time and decision-making power than men. Join us and Soweto Gospel Choir and sing for rural women so more people can hear why they matter.

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Podcast

Women shaping sustainable food systems – Episode 55

To mark International Women's Day, we explore how gender inequality and gender-based violence can be overcome to build inclusive, sustainable food systems.

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News

28 March 2023

After the earthquake in Türkiye, rural people need more support than ever

Extreme weather events, such as droughts, storms and floods, are putting pressure on the ecosystems that farmers depend on...

Rural Voices

With the right resources, rural women can change the world

When rural women access finance, the entire world flourishes. Find out how financially empowered women are leading the fight against climate change, achieving sustainable development and ensuring food security for their communities and the planet.

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Event

1 October 2024

Global Family Farming Forum

To mark the halfway point of the UNDFF, the Global Family Farming Forum will celebrate family farming as the backbone of diverse, innovative and dynamic agrifood systems.

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Rural Voices

In pictures: The fabric of strong rural communities

Weaving has been a way of life for thousands of years. From Fiji to Guatemala, we discover the wonders of weaving from around the world.

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78.6 M

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Climate and environment

The lives of small-scale farmers are being upended by climate change. They need support to adapt to climate change and to protect the planet’s precious resources

Rural women

Gender inequality is one of the biggest impediments to sustainable development. Without tackling its root causes, we cannot end global hunger and poverty

Remittances

The funds sent home by migrant workers are a lifeline for rural families, helping to build resilience and support sustainable development

Indigenous Peoples

With their traditional knowledge and deep connection to their environments, we work with Indigenous Peoples to build a more inclusive, sustainable future.

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Transforming rural communities for almost 50 years

A better future starts in rural areas.

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IFAD’s investments make a tangible difference in rural people’s lives

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